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What Causes Red Bruise On The Spine, Fainting Spells And Burning In The Lower Left?

I need answers. Over a yet I ve lost 40 pounds. All test seem to come back fine. Starting to think it s in my head. For past week I ve had a brownish red bruise half moon shaped around my spine. I have fainting spells, my Bp is normal for a normal person but mine ha always been low, it s been 120/75 or something close. Horrible burning pain in lower left side, no recent trauma. Major head aches
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to Herpes Zoster infection.

I recommend performing serology for Herpes Zoster infection. An electroneurography coupled with a spine MRI study would be necessary to exclude nerve and medullary affection.

You may need to start gabapentine or pregabaline for the pain.

Based on the physical exam and serology you may need to start antiviral therapy.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Aida
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What Causes Red Bruise On The Spine, Fainting Spells And Burning In The Lower Left?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to Herpes Zoster infection. I recommend performing serology for Herpes Zoster infection. An electroneurography coupled with a spine MRI study would be necessary to exclude nerve and medullary affection. You may need to start gabapentine or pregabaline for the pain. Based on the physical exam and serology you may need to start antiviral therapy. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Aida